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Golden Pig Shaped Salt Cellar Snuff or Pill Box With Curly Tail as Spoon, 1970s

$290
£221.53
€254.54
CA$414.64
A$456.83
CHF 236.49
MX$5,500.40
NOK 2,994.47
SEK 2,813.12
DKK 1,900.46

About the Item

This is a cute, tiny pig made of fire-gilded gilt metal from the 1970s — a quirky little object in the shape of a piglet. It’s a small container with a hinged lid, a white enameled interior, and a little spoon. A charming detail: the handle of the spoon is shaped like the pig’s curly tail. We believe it was originally intended as a container for artificial sweetener, but we've also seen similar pieces used as salt or spice box, pill box, or even as a snuff box. All in all, it’s certainly well suited for portioning fine spices or powders. The pig is very solid and has a pleasant weight. Please note that the dark spots visible in the photos are merely reflections on the otherwise shiny surface — the piglet is in excellent condition.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1015246989032

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